Sonny Fulks is a graduate of Ohio State University where he pitched four varsity seasons for the Buckeyes from 1971 through 1974. He furthered his baseball experience as a minor league umpire for seven seasons, working for the Florida State League (A), the Southern League (AA), and the American Association (AAA). He has written for numerous websites, and for the past fourteen years has served as columnist and photo editor for The Gettysburg Magazine, published by the University of Nebraska Press, in Lincoln Nebraska. His interests include history, support for amateur baseball, the outdoors, and he has a music degree from Ohio State University.
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Thursday, 19 January 2023 / Published in Features, Home Features, OSU, OSU Feature

Buckeyes Baseball Update: Nick Erwin…And The Price You Pay To Play?

The Buckeyes’ infielder from Grove City has fought through injury more than once…and is back for one final fling, knowing that his sacrifice has been worth the wait. Another Buckeyes baseball preview in Friday's Press Pros.
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Wednesday, 18 January 2023 / Published in Features, Home Features, SCL, SCL Feature

Russian Roulette…Russia Tops Botkins Behind Another Quinter Gem

Head to head...Russia's Hayden Quinter (above, left) and Botkins' Carter Pleiman combined to score 48 points in Tuesday's Shelby County League rematch. Russia improved to 14-1 on the season with a 72-62 win. Read more about the game in Wednesday's Press Pros.
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Tuesday, 17 January 2023 / Published in Features, Home Features, OSU, OSU Feature

Trey Lipsey, And Comparisons When There Are No Comparisons

The Buckeyes talented sophomore expects to pick up where he left off...and improve on his freshman season where he hit .294, hit with some power, and played an error-free left field. It's opening day in just 33 days. Read today's baseball post on Buckeyes left fielder Trey Lipsey.
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Monday, 16 January 2023 / Published in Features, Home Features

The Best Thing We Saw On Sunday? Area Teams Impressive At Fort Loramie’s MLK Classic

The two most highly profiled players, Austin Parks (above, left) and Lexington's Brayden Fogle battle at the rim during Sunday's MLK Classic at Fort Loramie. Area teams were impressive with wins by Russia, Loramie, St. Marys and Miami East. Read about it in Monday's Press Pros feature.
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Sunday, 15 January 2023 / Published in Features

A New Lease On Life, Career, For former Buckeye Beals

The former coach of Buckeye baseball raised eyebrows last week when he left Akron after just four months to take the head coaching position at Marshall University.  Some clarity as to why he had little choice.